US20080021378A1 - Colon hydrotherapy apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A colon hydrotherapy apparatus having first and second modular units connected to one another where fluid flow components are contained in the first modular unit and electronic components which operate and control the fluid flow components are contained in the second modular unit. Pressure and temperature manifolds comprised of a polymer material are also included in the colon hydrotherapy apparatus.
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- This application claims priority to provisional patent application having Ser. No. 60/812,663, filed Jun. 9, 2006, which is herein incorporated in its entirety.
- The present invention is generally related to a colon hydrotherapy apparatus and method for making same. More particularly, the present invention is related to a colon hydrotherapy apparatus which utilizes plastic or polymer manifolds to increase the accuracy of the water temperature and pressure that is employed during use of the apparatus.
- Numerous types of systems and apparatus for irrigating and cleansing the colon can be found in the prior art. Prior art systems and apparatus typically include a fluid (such as water) inlet for introducing water into the apparatus, means for purifying the water such as a filter system, means for controlling the fluid flow and fluid pressure, and a fluid outlet which is in turn connected to a rectal speculum via a tubing. The prior art systems and apparatus for colon irrigation/hydrotherapy include temperature and flow components which are controlled by electronic components, all of which are contained within the same housing or compartment.
- Enclosing the temperature and fluid flow components and electronic components within the same housing increases the potential for the apparatus to malfunction in the event of a fluid leak and also creates hazards with respect to safety. In addition, the temperature and pressure manifolds used in such systems and apparatus are comprised of brass or metal which are capable of corroding and acting as heat sinks. Furthermore, manifolds made of brass or metal may pose problems with potential toxicity levels.
- Accordingly, there is a need for a colon hydrotherapy system and apparatus which reduces the potential for malfunction of the apparatus in addition to reducing safety hazards. There is also a need for a colon hydrotherapy system and apparatus which utilizes plastic or polymer manifolds thereby creating a number of advantages over prior art systems and apparatus.
- The present invention is directed to a colon hydrotherapy apparatus which includes a first modular unit which contains fluid flow components and a second modular unit connected to the first modular unit where the second modular unit contains electronic components for operating the fluid flow components. The fluid flow components contained in the first modular unit include a pressure manifold and a temperature manifold.
- The present invention is also directed to a pressure manifold and a temperature manifold which are each comprised of a polymer or plastic type of material. In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pressure manifold includes a polymer block member having a first circular opening and a second circular opening contained within a first side of the polymer block member, a first tunnel and a second tunnel contiguous with the first and second circular openings wherein the circumference of the first and second tunnels is smaller than the circumference of the first and second circular openings, a third circular opening within a second side of the polymer block member, and a third tunnel contiguous with the third circular opening where the circumference of the third tunnel is equal to a circumference of the third circular opening and the first and second hollow tunnels are contiguous with, and open into, the third hollow tunnel. In one aspect of this exemplary embodiment of the invention, the third tunnel may be larger in circumference than the first and second tunnels. In another aspect of this exemplary embodiment of the invention, the third circular opening may have a circumference equal to or larger than the circumference of the first and second circular openings.
- Another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a temperature manifold made of a polymer block member which includes a first circular opening and a second circular opening within a first side of the polymer block member, a first tunnel and a second tunnel contiguous with the first and second circular openings where the circumference of the first and second tunnels is smaller than the circumference of the first and second circular openings, a third circular opening within the second side of the polymer block member, and a third tunnel contiguous with the third circular opening where a circumference of the third tunnel is smaller than a circumference of the third circular opening and the first and second hollow tunnels are contiguous with and open into the third hollow tunnel. In one aspect of this exemplary embodiment of the invention, the third tunnel may be equal in circumference to the circumference of the first and second tunnels. In another aspect of this exemplary embodiment of the invention, the third circular opening may have a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of the first and second circular openings.
- An exemplary embodiment of the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention may also include a mixing valve and a timer within the first modular unit in addition to the pressure manifold and the temperature manifold.
- The present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawing figures where like numerals denote like elements, and:
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FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of an exemplary colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention showing the first and second modular units; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention showing the modular unit which contains the fluid flow components including the pressure and temperature manifolds; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the pressure manifold contained in the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic showing the tooling for the pressure manifold shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the temperature manifold contained in the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic showing the tooling for the temperature manifold shown inFIG. 5 . - The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention generally includes a first modular unit having fluid flow components contained therein and a second modular unit connected to the first modular unit where the second modular unit includes electronic components which operate the fluid flow components. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus also includes at least a pressure manifold and a temperature manifold which are preferably comprised of a polymer or like material. These manifolds also may comprise particular configurations which create a number of advantages over prior art colon cleansing systems and apparatus.
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FIG. 1 shows a front elevational view of an exemplary embodiment of thecolon hydrotherapy apparatus 10 of the present invention. Thecolon hydrotherapy apparatus 10 includes a firstmodular unit 12 connected to a secondmodular unit 14. The firstmodular unit 12 includes fluid flow components while the second modular unit contains electronic components which operate the fluid flow components contained in the firstmodular unit 12. - A perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the first
modular unit 12 of the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention is shown inFIG. 2 . The perspective view depicted inFIG. 2 shows the firstmodular unit 12 with its back panel removed so that the fluid flow components contained within firstmodular unit 12 can be seen. The fluid flow components in the firstmodular unit 12 include apressure manifold 16 and atemperature manifold 18. Fluid flow components contained in firstmodular unit 12 may also include amixing valve 20 and atimer 22. As can be seen inFIG. 2 , the fluid flow components contained in firstmodular unit 12 are completely separate from the electronic components which control the fluid flow components. The electronic components are contained in the secondmodular unit 14 which is placed on top of, and connected to, firstmodular unit 12. Separating the fluid flow components from the electronic components which operate and control the fluid flow components reduces the likelihood of a malfunctioning apparatus in the event of a fluid leak which, in prior art apparatus, would come into contact with the electronic components. Separating the fluid flow components from the electronic components also reduces safety hazards and further ensures that one operating the apparatus will not be injured in the event that a fluid leak occurs. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the pressure manifold contained in the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention. A perspective view of a prior art manifold is also shown inFIG. 3 . A schematic showing the tooling for the pressure manifold inFIG. 3 is depicted inFIG. 4 .Pressure manifold 26 includes apolymer block member 28 having a firstcircular opening 30 and a secondcircular opening 32 within afirst side 34 ofpolymer block member 28 and afirst tunnel 36 and asecond tunnel 38 contiguous with the first and secondcircular openings second tunnels circular openings Polymer block member 28 also includes a thirdcircular opening 40 within asecond side 42 ofpolymer block member 28 and athird tunnel 44 contiguous with a thirdcircular opening 40 where a circumference of thethird tunnel 44 is equal to the circumference of the thirdcircular opening 40 and the first and secondhollow tunnels hollow tunnel 44. Thethird tunnel 44 may be larger in circumference than first andsecond tunnels circular opening 40 may have a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of the first and secondcircular openings -
Pressure manifold 26 is preferably comprised of apolymer block member 28 which may include any type of polymer or like material having the same characteristics and properties of polymer or plastic. Some examples include, but are not limited to, polyethylene oxide, polyethyleneterephthalate, polytetrafluoroethylene, and nylon. The pressure manifold of the present invention shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 has many advantages over prior art manifolds or fittings which are used to carry out the same function as a fluid flow component in a colon hydrotherapy system, device or apparatus. One advantage of thepressure manifold 26 of the present invention is that there is no potential for brass or metal toxicity levels in that the pressure manifold is comprised of a polymer or plastic material and not of brass or metal. Further, the plastic or polymer pressure manifold of the present invention will not corrode and does not act as a heat sink like prior art manifolds. The pressure manifold of the present invention also has the following advantages: 1) it reduces pressure gage response times, 2) it reduces the amount of materials needed such as poly-tubing and brass materials, 3) it reduces assembly and repair man hours, 4) it balances internal pressure, 5) it eliminates dead-end connections, 6) it eliminates trapped air, 7) it eliminates T-nut torque specifications required for brass and metal fittings, 8) it reduces residual water contained in the apparatus when a full system shut down and drain procedure is required, and 9) it reduces overall weight of the apparatus. - The present invention is also directed to a temperature manifold for use in a colon hydrotherapy apparatus or system.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of atemperature manifold 58 contained in the colon hydrotherapy apparatus of the present invention. A perspective view of a prior art temperature manifold is also shown inFIG. 5 . A schematic showing the tooling for the temperature manifold shown inFIG. 4 is depicted inFIG. 5 .Temperature manifold 58 of the present invention comprises apolymer block member 60 which includes a firstcircular opening 62 and a secondcircular opening 64 within afirst side 66 of thepolymer block member 58 and afirst tunnel 68 and asecond tunnel 70 contiguous with the first and secondcircular openings second tunnels circular openings Polymer block member 60 also includes a thirdcircular opening 72 within asecond side 74 ofpolymer block member 60 and athird tunnel 76 contiguous with the thirdcircular opening 72 where the circumference of thethird tunnel 76 is smaller than a circumference of the thirdcircular opening 72 and the first and secondhollow tunnels hollow tunnel 76. Thethird tunnel 76 may be equal in circumference to the circumference of the first andsecond tunnels circular opening 72 may have a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of the first and secondcircular openings - The
temperature manifold 58 of the present invention which is comprised of polymer or a similar material having the same properties or characteristics has the same advantages aspressure manifold 26 of the present invention. One advantage of thetemperature manifold 58 of the present invention is that there is no potential for brass or metal toxicity levels in that the temperature manifold is comprised of a polymer or plastic material and not of brass or metal. Further, the plastic or polymer temperature manifold of the present invention will not corrode and does not act as a heat sink like prior art manifolds. The temperature manifold of the present invention also has the following advantages: 1) it reduces temperature gage response times, 2) it reduces the amount of materials needed such as poly-tubing and brass materials, 3) it reduces assembly and repair man hours, 4) it balances internal temperature, 5) it eliminates dead-end connections, 6) it eliminates trapped air, 7) it eliminates T-nut torque specifications required for brass and metal fittings, 8) it reduces residual water contained in the apparatus when a full system shut down and drain procedure is required, and 9) it reduces overall weight of the apparatus. - Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
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1. A colon hydrotherapy apparatus comprising:
A first modular unit having fluid flow components contained therein; and
A second modular unit connected to the first modular unit, said second modular unit having electronic components contained therein for operating said fluid flow components.
2. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid flow components include at least a pressure manifold and a temperature manifold.
3. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 2 wherein said pressure manifold and said temperature manifold are each comprised of a polymer.
4. The colon hydrotherapy device of claim 2 wherein said fluid flow components further comprise a mixing valve.
5. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first modular unit further includes a timer.
6. The colon hydrotherapy device of claim 2 wherein said pressure manifold comprises a polymer block member having:
a first circular opening and a second circular opening within a first side of said polymer block member;
a first tunnel and a second tunnel contiguous with said first and second circular openings, respectively, wherein a circumference of said first and second tunnels is smaller than a circumference of said first and second circular openings;
a third circular opening within a second side of said polymer block member; and
a third tunnel contiguous with the third circular opening wherein a circumference of said third tunnel is equal to a circumference of said third circular opening and said first and second tunnels are contiguous with and open into said third tunnel.
7. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 6 wherein said third tunnel is larger in circumference than said first and second tunnels.
8. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 6 wherein said third circular opening has a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of said first and second circular openings.
9. The colon hydrotherapy device of claim 2 wherein said temperature manifold comprises a polymer block member having:
a first circular opening and a second circular opening within a firstside of said polymer block member;
a first tunnel and a second tunnel contiguous with said first and second circular openings, respectively, wherein a circumference of said first and second tunnels is smaller than a circumference of said first and second circular openings;
a third circular opening within a second side of said polymer block member; and
a third tunnel contiguous with the third circular opening wherein a circumference of said third tunnel is smaller than a circumference of said third circular opening and said first and second tunnels are contiguous with and open into said third tunnel.
10. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 9 wherein said third tunnel is equal in circumference to the circumference of said first and second tunnels.
11. The colon hydrotherapy apparatus of claim 9 wherein said third circular opening has a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of said first and second circular openings.
12. A pressure manifold for a colon hydrotherapy device comprising a polymer block member having:
a first circular opening and a second circular opening within a first side of said polymer block member;
a first tunnel and a second tunnel contiguous with said first and second circular openings, respectively, wherein a circumference of said first and second tunnels is smaller than a circumference of said first and second circular openings;
a third circular opening within a second side of said polymer block member; and
a third tunnel contiguous with the third circular opening wherein a circumference of said third tunnel is equal to a circumference of said third circular opening and said first and second tunnels are contiguous with and open into said third tunnel.
13. The pressure manifold of claim 12 wherein said third tunnel is larger in circumference than said first and second tunnels.
14. The pressure manifold of claim 12 wherein said third circular opening has a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of said first and second circular openings.
15. A temperature manifold for a colon hydrotherapy device comprising a polymer block member having:
a first circular opening and a second circular opening within a first side of said polymer block member;
a first tunnel and a second tunnel contiguous with said first and second circular openings, respectively, wherein a circumference of said first and second tunnels is smaller than a circumference of said first and second circular openings;
a third circular opening within a second side of said polymer block member; and
a third tunnel contiguous with the third circular opening wherein a circumference of said third tunnel is smaller than a circumference of said third circular opening and said first and second tunnels are contiguous with and open into said third tunnel.
16. The temperature manifold of claim 15 wherein said third tunnel is equal in circumference to the circumference of said first and second tunnels.
17. The temperature manifold of claim 15 wherein said third circular opening has a circumference equal to or larger than a circumference of said first and second circular openings.
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